An LGBTQIA+ inclusive organisation

Maroondah City Council is committed to diversity, inclusion and showing support for the LGBTIQA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual and other) community.

We understand that some community members who identify as LGBTIQA+ may experience discrimination and poor social and health outcomes and we are committed to working together to celebrate diversity and promoting social inclusion.

In May 2015, Council made a commitment to acknowledge the LGBTIAQ+ community by raising the rainbow flag for a week each year in recognition of IDAHOBIT Day.

Signing the No to Homophobia campaign

At a Council Meeting on Monday 16 February 2015, Council signed the No to Homophobia campaign, a State wide, online campaign that sends a message to all Australians that homophobic, transphobic and biphobic harassment is never acceptable.

By signing the campaign, Council as an organisation has taken the pledge to stand up against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.

Rainbow stickers

Rainbow stickers are displayed at Council facilities to show that Council celebrates diversity and is a welcoming and inclusive organisation. While this may seem like a small step, it is a significant one in communicating to the community that Council values diversity.

Useful resources

What are pronouns? This 5 minute video explains what a pronoun is, how to respectfully ask someone’s pronoun and how to use them inclusively.

Support Services

MindOut! The first national project of its kind, is funded by the Commonwealth Government to work with LGBTI organisations and mainstream mental health organisations to improve mental health and suicide prevention outcomes for LGBTI people and populations.

Minus18 Australia's largest support network for gay, bisexual, lesbian and trans teenagers from all over Australia

National LGBTI Health Alliance National peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people (LGBTI) and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities.

Rainbow Health Victoria Supports LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing through research and knowledge translation, training, policy advice and service accreditation.

Silver Rainbow LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care National coordination and support activities promoting the wellbeing of LGBTI elders and the ongoing delivery of the LGBTI awareness training to the aged care sector.

Qlife QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. QLife services are free and include both telephone and webchat support, delivered by trained LGBTI community members across the country for LGBTI individuals, their friends and families, and health professionals in Australia. Phone 1800 184 527 or webchat from 3pm to midnight every day.

Val’s LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care Val’s LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care works with aged care, health and human services providers and a range of community stakeholders to improve the health, wellbeing and visibility of older LGBTI people.

Wingmen Wingmen supports gay men to feel confident about helping each other in tough times and is committed to reducing the impacts of depression, anxiety and suicide in the LGBTI communities.

Maroondah City Council is committed to protecting your privacy as prescribed by the Privacy & Data Protection Act 2014 and the Health Records Act 2001. The information you provide on this form is being collected by Maroondah City Council for the strict purpose of conducting Council business. Your information will not be disclosed to any external party without your consent, unless Council is required or authorised to do so by law. Failure to provide the information requested may make you ineligible to receive the service or be part of an event/function that is the subject of this form. Any access to the information, amendments that may be required or any privacy enquiries may be directed to Council's Privacy Officer & Health Records Officer on 9298 4211 or email privacy@maroondah.vic.gov.au

Maroondah City Council is committed to protecting your privacy as prescribed by the Privacy & Data Protection Act 2014 and the Health Records Act 2001. The information you provide on this form is being collected by Maroondah City Council for the strict purpose of conducting Council business. Your information will not be disclosed to any external party without your consent, unless Council is required or authorised to do so by law. Failure to provide the information requested may make you ineligible to receive the service or be part of an event/function that is the subject of this form. Any access to the information, amendments that may be required or any privacy enquiries may be directed to Council's Privacy Officer & Health Records Officer on 9298 4211 or email privacy@maroondah.vic.gov.au